Mobile Plant Operator

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 7,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operator based from at our Trecatti Landfill Site. The Mobile Plant Operator will operate heavy plant (compactor, tracked loading shovel, ADT excavator etc.) to maximize void usage and ensure compliance with Site Environmental Permit

A quick look at the role.

The Mobile Plant Operator duties will consist of the following:

• Operation of mobile plant on landfill site to ensure compliance with Environmental Permit.
• Undertaking pre start checks of heavy plant and equipment and to ensure routine maintenance of plant and defects are reported on a daily basis.
• Compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act and any other relevant legislation and Group standards.
• Reporting Accidents, near miss and incidents in a timely manner.
• Attending SIT meetings and any other safety related tasks to raise the standards at site.
• Engaging and driving operational excellence as direct by other stake holders on site.
• Promoting a positive safety, health and wellbeing culture at site
• Ensuring a good customer care and positive interactions with customers, drivers and other stake holders
• Litter Picking and other General labouring duties
• Attend internal and external training courses to increase competency and continual professional development.
• To promote a positive culture of safety and attend SIT meetings monthly.
• Maintain housekeeping to the safe and high standard that Biffa require

• CITB Health & Safety Test or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in operating heavy plant.
• Awareness of the purpose and application of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Ability to follow instructions
• Communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Reliable/punctual/flexible
• Ability to fit in with other team members and work as part of a team
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Robust and resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

Dedicated to diversity.

At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.